Vakratunda Mahakaya

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning

O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty body, radiant as millions of suns, make all my work free of obstacles, always.

Chant count (traditional)11
Auspicious dayBefore any auspicious work

How to chant

  • Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
  • Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
  • Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
  • Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.

Meditation and breathing practice